How to host a perfect Fall dinner party?

As the leaves turn brown and the weather turns crisp and cold, it is time to shift that backyard get-together to a warm dinner party!

With the fall season surrounding us, we are gradually replacing ice-cream bowls with warm apple pies and cold drinks with steaming mug cakes. The season has everything to make us fall in love with it. The changing color palette, the crunchy leaves all around, the fragrance of the breeze, and lots of food loaded with different flavors. In fact, fall makes the best time for a casual get-together with friends and family! Plus, it is that time of the year when the holiday season is just around the corner. Yes, we embrace all things fall. 

One of the best ways to get the feels of this season could be organizing a dinner party with your close ones. So, here we have made it simple for you by bringing you some ideas to lay across the dinner table. But before that, you cannot miss out on setting the right mood for the party with some beautiful fall decor. 

Decor Ideas for a fall dinner party:

It goes without saying that dinner parties are all about making them atmospheric, and Music is the key for setting the right tone for a dinner party. You could keep a whole playlist ready for the evening so you can attend to your guests without worrying about the Music. On a personal level, I would love to keep my playlist all Jazzy for the evening. It gives all the cozy vibes of a fall evening! 

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The next thing you do is bring in some glow with fairy lights spread across the room, or you could even add some cafe lights to one corner of the room. To make the party all the cozier and inviting, you could throw in some lights over any indoor plants you have or place a flickering floor lantern to one corner of the room. What this does is that it brings in a soft and warm glow to the room.

Another way of bringing in some glow could be using a few scented candles! They are the best way to invite the season in. You can try some candles with a nutty smell and some hints of sweet vanilla and spicy cinnamon. 

What’s on the Menu?

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Well, with all that about the decor, let’s get into the menu!

To begin with, you can greet your guests with a drink that brings in all the right flavors of the season. And what could be better than a classic Pumpkin Spice White Russian Cocktail? This coffee-liquor cocktail has all the rich flavors of ginger and pumpkin pie spices to set the right mood for your guests! Other good options for drinks include Spiced Mexican Hot Chocolate, Warm Burbon Cider, Mezcal Negroni, or a Simple Spice Wine. While your guests relax and enjoy their drinks, you can go and grab some appetizers!

Appetizers need to be simple and something that requires less preparation. In that case, going for something that can be made ahead of time is the best option. And a wonderful Cheeseboard can never miss a hit! With an array of delicious cheese, some crackers, nuts, fruits, honey, some whipped cream e.t.c – it can be ready within minutes. But if you want to go in with some other options, you can try out some Cranberry Brie Bites or some Crispy fried potato balls, or you can go all-in with a Pumpkin hummus! Yes, try this hummus with cinnamon-sugar pita chips and toasted bell peppers. But keeping in mind even the pickiest of your guests, bring in some fried Brussels Sprouts on the table. 

Now, moving ahead to the main course! Here, again the main dish should be relatively simple yet impressive! So, it will be a great idea to prepare as much as possible in advance. You can then concentrate on socializing rather than worrying about the food. 

• For the main course, you can go in with Honey-glazed, spiced roast Goose with confit potatoes. The slow-cooked Goose with honey and several spices is a safe alternative to turkey. And serve some heavily herbed potatoes with it. 
• Another favorite for most dinner parties is the Lemon roast chicken with chorizo stuffing. The stuffing of this dish is a Spanish preparation with a lot of flavors!
• For all your vegetarian guests, a Farrotto or a Farro Risotto is a great option. It has a perfect al dente texture against a rich, soft roasted squash, mushrooms, and other veggies. 
• You can also try a hearty Spiced Aubergine bake! It is a vegan comfort dish with layers of aubergine slices loaded with spicy coconut milk and tomato sauce.

Finally, moving to the best party of a meal! Yes, you guessed it right. We are talking about DESSERTS! After a hearty, warm, fulfilling dinner, it is time for some cozy treats with apples, caramel, pears, and lots of warm spices. You can go in with some bite-sized apples and raspberry pies or the classic caramel apple pie! Another dessert that is very apt to the season is the Pumpkin Cheesecake roll. Ending the party with some delicious sweet meals will leave your guest with some happy and fulfilling memories! 

So, what keeps you waiting? Call up your friends and family for a fun-filling dinner party this weekend. I hope this blog keeps you all prepared for hosting your next fall party!